Sea power

Definition

A country’s ability to use its navy to defend its interests, protect overseas trade and fight enemies at sea.

Used by AQA

Paper 2

Sea power meant being able to use naval forces to protect trade, defend possessions and attack rivals. Competition over trade and colonies could therefore turn into armed conflict.
Revise: War

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GCSE History · key term

A country’s ability to use its navy to defend its interests, protect overseas trade and fight enemies at sea.

Used by AQA

Paper 2

Sea power meant being able to use naval forces to protect trade, defend possessions and attack rivals. Competition over trade and colonies could therefore turn into armed conflict.
Revise: War

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